Other bid wins led by the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) – done in partnership with Brisbane Marketing – have also contributed to the outstanding September quarter result.

“These events will inject more than $30 million into the city’s economy, while bringing 11,500 delegates to Brisbane,” Cr Quirk said.

“It puts Brisbane on track for a bumper year for conferences in the lead-up to the G20 Leaders Summit in November 2014.

“The G20 is a great chance for Brisbane to showcase itself as Australia’s New World City.

“The economic benefits to the city are expected to run into the hundreds of millions, with an upsurge in trade for local shops, hotels and restaurants, along with increased international media coverage for Brisbane.”

Cr Quirk acknowledged the role Brisbane Marketing played in helping to bring important conferences to Brisbane.

“Brisbane Marketing’s strategic focus of attracting conferences that align with Brisbane’s key sectors has driven much of our recent conventions success,” he said.

”Conferences attract thousands of high-spending national and international delegates to the city annually, delivering important economic benefits to Brisbane.

“Over the longer term, conferences also help to attract talent and investment to Brisbane, driving the city’s ongoing economic growth and development.”

Cr Quirk said Brisbane’s three world-class universities, including the World Top 100-rated University of Queensland, were another drawcard for international conference organisers.

“Brisbane’s internationally-recognised universities continue to be a magnet for international business events, supplying a steady stream of experts and know-how that contribute to the success of so many local conferences,” he said.

“Our world class research institutes, including the Translational Research Institute headed by cervical cancer vaccine pioneer Professor Ian Frazer, are another reason event organisers are choosing Brisbane.”

Brisbane Marketing Convention Bureau Director Annabel Sullivan said the Bureau provided a comprehensive one-stop-shop of independent advice and support services to help plan, promote and stage a successful event in Brisbane.

“Brisbane Marketing’s services include assisting with bidding for national or international conferences right through to promoting conferences to potential delegates,” she said.